Sunrise & sunset times in Raleigh, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 19:40 in Raleigh. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Raleigh
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Golden hour in Raleigh today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Raleigh when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Raleigh (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Raleigh’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:23 | 17:24 | 12:24 | 10h 00m |
| February | 07:01 | 17:56 | 12:28 | 10h 54m |
| March | 07:25 | 19:22 | 13:23 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:41 | 19:47 | 13:14 | 13h 06m |
| May | 06:09 | 20:13 | 13:10 | 14h 03m |
| June | 05:57 | 20:32 | 13:15 | 14h 34m |
| July | 06:10 | 20:30 | 13:20 | 14h 20m |
| August | 06:33 | 20:03 | 13:19 | 13h 30m |
| September | 06:57 | 19:21 | 13:09 | 12h 24m |
| October | 07:21 | 18:38 | 13:00 | 11h 17m |
| November | 06:50 | 17:07 | 11:59 | 10h 16m |
| December | 07:17 | 17:02 | 12:09 | 9h 45m |
Solar year in Raleigh (2026)
Day length in Raleigh swings by 4h 51m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Raleigh
Longest day in Raleigh: 14h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 43m.
Moon tonight in Raleigh
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Raleigh today?▼
The sun rises at 06:47 America/New_York in Raleigh, United States today.
What time is sunset in Raleigh today?▼
The sun sets at 19:40 America/New_York in Raleigh today.
How long is the day in Raleigh today?▼
Daylight in Raleigh today lasts 12 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Raleigh?▼
The morning golden hour in Raleigh runs from 06:21 to 07:21, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:06 to 20:06.
What is the timezone of Raleigh?▼
Raleigh uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Raleigh?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Raleigh is 21 June 2026, with 14h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Raleigh?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Raleigh is 21 December 2026, with 9h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Raleigh?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Raleigh swings by 4h 51m.